Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

Grow your career under Nicolas Rouzaud Le Café by Nicolas Rouzaud brings French tradition to life with a bold, modern twist. Each creation blends emotion, precision, and artistry. At its heart, the signature brioche reimagines a childhood classic with seasonal ingredients and refined technique, while the drinks, crafted like desserts, turn every sip into an experience. From the first glance to the last bite, every creation is an invitation to savour the moment — a reminder that life tastes better at Le Café. Refined yet playful, Le Café embodies Nicolas Rouzaud's vision of pâtisserie: elegant, inventive, and full of life. We're looking for a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to join our talented pastry team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and passionate pastry chef looking to develop their career within a high-end pastry environment. You'll play an important role in the day-to-day pastry production at Le Café, working across a range of preparations and helping to deliver beautifully crafted pastries, viennoiserie, and other creations to consistently high standards. We're looking for someone with strong technical foundations, a keen eye for detail, and a genuine passion for pastry. You'll be organised, reliable, and take pride in producing work that reflects the quality and creativity of Nicolas Rouzaud's vision. What You'll Be Doing: Working as part of the pastry team across daily preparation and production Preparing a range of pastries, creams, fillings, doughs, and other pastry components Supporting the production of viennoiserie, morning pastries, and baked goods Following recipes and production specifications accurately and consistently Ensuring all products meet high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency Supporting the team with daily mise en place and service requirements Maintaining excellent organisation and cleanliness throughout the pastry section Following food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards at all times Working closely with the Pastry Sous Chef and wider pastry team Contributing to a positive, professional, and ambitious kitchen environment What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie or similar role Experience working within a high-end pastry, bakery, or restaurant environment Strong technical pastry skills and a good understanding of core pastry techniques Knowledge of viennoiserie and lamination would be an advantage Excellent attention to detail, consistency, and presentation Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop Passionate about quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement A strong team player with clear communication skills A genuine passion for pastry and creating exceptional products What You'll Get: The opportunity to work within Nicolas Rouzaud's high-end pastry concept A supportive and ambitious kitchen culture Opportunities to develop your technical pastry skills Training, development, and progression opportunities The chance to be part of a growing team and contribute to an exciting pastry offering TPBN1_UKCT